7 Top Adaptogen Herbs to Control Stress
I love herbs…
Did you know they are a natural source to control stress?
If you deal with daily anxiety and frazzled nerves, this commonly, becomes acute stress .
You can control stress by using these 7 top adaptogen herbs. Well, how do they do that?
Through the regulation of hormones. They fortify the body’s immune system by assisting in cellular sensitivity to stress.
So just what is an adaptogen herb?
What Are Adaptogens?
Adaptogens are natural substances that work with your body. Consequently, it helps you to adapt to stress.
Adaptogens offer several other helath benefits, including:
- Boosting the immune system
- Supporting weight managent
- Mental focus
- Encouraging a balanced mood
These benefits are as simple as adding adaptogens to your regular diet. Certainly, you can increase adaptogen intake, by supplimenting your diet.
7 top adaptogen herbs are: panax ginseng, holy basil (ocimum sanctum), astragalas root, and ashwagandha (withania somnifera). Likewise, rhodiola (rhodiola rosea), Licorice Root and reishi (ganoderma lucidum), mushroom. I have used most of these herbs and found them to be very helpful.
Let’s See How To Control Stress Using These Top Adaptogen Herbs
1. Panax Ginseng
Panax ginseng is one well known adaptogen herb and is considered by many to be the most potent. In humans, Panax ginseng improves calmness and working memory in healthy young adults.
First of all, Panax may reduce your chances of ulcers, assists with the adrenal glands, and lowers blood glucose levels. In addition, it helps your triglycerides, and reduces damage to the circulatory system. Above all, red ginseng also has antioxidant effects. above all, it has been found to improve mood and mental performance.
What does all this mean? It means that there are some promising results about the way this adaptogenic herb assits the stress responses in humans.
Click To Tweet2. Holy Basil
How does this top adapatogen herbs control stress? Holy Basil, is good for conditions, such as “infections, skin diseases, hepatic disorders, and common cold and cough. Even more, malarial fever and also as an antidote for snake bite and scorpion sting”. Holy basil most noteworthy is also prescribed for use for anti-stress benefits. One reason is the presence of three phytochemical compounds that lower stress parameters in lab studies.
Because of these stress-related benefits, holy basil helps to lower blood pressure. It can even reduce seizure activity, fight bacteria, kill certain fungi. Additionally, it combats viral infections, protects the liver, and reduces the pain response.
3. Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is often referred to as Indian ginseng. For decades Ashwagandha wins over cortisol, for stress tolerance and internal stress responses. In addition to stress relief, reviews have shown its potential benefits on various types of tumors, cognition, memory,and brain health.
Furthermore, Ashwagandha reduces inflammation and arthritis.
4. Astragalus Root
Used in Chinese medicine, astragalus is known to boost immunity. And also, potentially buffer the effects of stress. Astragalus root may actually temporarily increase cortisol levels to allow the body to respond to certain types of stress. This quick boost in temporary cortisol then lets the hormone level out as soon as the stressor ceases.
Studies show that astragalus improves physical performance. It helps the body get rid of disease-promoting free radicals. Commonly it improves the use of glucose in the bloodstream and protects the liver.
5. Rhodiola
Rhodiola, or golden root, is a potent adaptogen that has been the focus of much research. Like the other adaptogens, rhodiola provides a biological defense against stress. In a human study conducted by scientists in Sweden they tested the impact on people “suffering with stress-related fatigue”. They found rhodiola “exerts an anti-fatigue effect that increases mental performance. Even more, it increases the ability to concentrate and decreases cortisol response in burnout patients with fatigue syndrome”.
6. Reishi Mushroom
Cordyceps, reishi, shiitake and maitake mushrooms are all fungi with antioxidant properties. How does this top adapatagen herb control stress? Each has adaptogenic, anti-tumor and immune-enhancing properties.
Most noteworthy, the adaptogenic effect of reishi, boosts cortisol when exposed to stress, followed by a drop during non-stress period.
7. Licorice Root
Licorice root can increase energy, endurance, and boost the immune system. Furthermore, it protects the thymus from damaged by cortisol. Finally, it may affect blood pressure and potassium levels. Most noteworthy, the protocol is to use traditional licorice root in cycles of 12 weeks. DGL licorice is safe for long term use.
Some Precautions…
As always, you should discuss any new supplements or medications with your doctor before beginning a regimen. Especially with apoptogenic herbs. Several of them could interact with prescription medications. They are not recommended for people with certain conditions.
Be sure to do your research on any supplements you are considering. Find out if they conflict with any medications or conditions you may have. Use only high quality, organic varieties from trustworthy sources.
In conclusion, for further research on plants, herbs and natures remedies. Here is a resource that I found to be helpful. The Healing Plants Bible, The Definitive Guide to Herbs, Trees and Flowers by Helen Farmer-Knowles.
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